Katherine Scott
Traveller reporter
Katherine Scott is a reporter and digital producer with Traveller.
The 12 must-dos in Melbourne this summer (and they’re not all at the AO)
Whether you’re in town for the tennis or just looking to make the most of the warmer weather and bumper events calendar, Melbourne has summer down to an art.
- Katherine Scott
This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location
On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.
- Katherine Scott
The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays
Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.
- Katherine Scott
The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer
Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?
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The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining
The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.
- Katherine Scott
Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel
Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.
- Katherine Scott
Free return flights and major discounts: Airlines’ Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales
Major airlines are embracing the US phenomenon of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts spanning many popular routes from Australia.
- Katherine Scott
Sydney Airport’s T2 to finally get new security scanners, bag drop facility
Passengers will no longer need to remove laptops from carry-on bags for Virgin and Jetstar domestic flights as part of a $200 million upgrade.
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Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem
Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.
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Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier
A group trip with friends resulted in me doing months of research, messy text threads, payment chasing and answering the same questions over and over. Relief is here.
- Katherine Scott
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